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Microsoft’s next Xbox is coming in 2020 with 8K graphics and SSD storage
At its E3 briefing today, Microsoft announced Project Scarlett, the working name for its next-generation Xbox game console – and it sounds like it’s going to be a real powerhouse. I don’t mean to use that term lightly – if Microsoft is to be believed, this machine should see you enjoying a top-notch gaming experience several years into the future. дальше »
2019-6-10 08:20 | |
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Feud Ensued: Supposed “Bitcoin Creator”, Craig Wright Calls McAfee, “McScammer,” John Fires Back Hard
Wright Still Hasn't Signed Bitcoin's Genesis Block Craig Wright has been trying his hardest to convince the crypto community that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the original and unknown creator of Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-10 03:42 | |
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Forget what you’ve heard about memory — you can’t learn without it
In the age of Google, Siri, and Alexa, memory and knowledge can feel like relics of humanity — something AI and machine learning have made obsolete. With the world’s knowledge in the palm of our hands, shouldn’t we skip learning facts in favor of applied skills and creativity? That may be precisely the wrong lesson to learn. дальше »
2019-6-9 17:00 | |
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CHEAP: Get intimidatingly ripped with 20% off the Fitbit Ionic smartwatch
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Summer’s nearly here, so you know what that means? TIME TO GET RIPPED AND SHREDDED AND IN BEACH SHAPE! But doing that is hard. дальше »
2019-6-9 15:00 | |
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Having an ethical framework is the best way to mitigate risks in autonomous technology
Many technology professionals bristle at the word ethics as an intangible topic more likely to show up as a required training course than part of daily risk mitigation. But when called to defend how you are mitigating the brand and PR risk of a Tay Chatbot or 787 Max autopilot, you are likely to “find religion” in the form of ethics. дальше »
2019-6-9 12:13 | |
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25 Google Calendar Hacks to Maximize Productivity
Released to the general public in July 2009, Google Calendar is one of the favored time management and scheduling apps available. And, for a good reason. I know a lot at Google Calendar. Here are 25 Google calendar hacks to maximize productivity that every person needs to know how to use. дальше »
2019-6-9 11:00 | |
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‘Autonomous last mile’ is coming and society needs to prepare
We humans have always been held back only by the limits of our imaginations. And this is a good thing. Yet historically, we have tended to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, spit out the seeds, and think little of what might grow where they land. дальше »
2019-6-8 17:00 | |
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CHEAP: Call the police, a Nintendo 2DS for $50 is CRIMINAL
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Everyone loves a little bit of on-the-go gaming. There’s little better than kicking back on a plane, train, or any other sort of transport, and losing yourself in a title. дальше »
2019-6-8 15:00 | |
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These 7 Tools Will Help You Calculate Your Crypto Taxes
Coinspeaker These 7 Tools Will Help You Calculate Your Crypto TaxesIt takes a genuine accounting guru to understand how the new system functions, but you can cut the long story short by using one of many apps or platforms developed to calculate crypto taxes. дальше »
2019-6-8 09:30 | |
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Coroner claims woman overdosed on cannabis, scientists call bullshit
In the history of human existence there isn’t a single scrap of peer-reviewed, verified evidence supporting the idea that it’s possible to overdose on cannabis. Yet, somehow, a coroner from Louisiana claims to be 100-percent positive that a 39-year-old woman’s become the first to do so. дальше »
2019-6-8 02:55 | |
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Here’s how to find ethical alternatives to big tech products and services
It’s not like any of us went to a store for unethical people and told the clerk to load us up with dozens of products and services developed by companies that have no regard for personal privacy, human rights, or the future of our planet. дальше »
2019-6-8 00:17 | |
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Leak: First unofficial Note 10 renders show off Samsung’s refreshed aesthetic
Considering Samsung usually reveals its Galaxy Note devices in the fall or late summer, it was about time we started to see some proper leaks of the upcoming Note 10. But while I was expecting essentially a Galaxy S10 with a bigger screen and a stylus, the first renders of the Note 10 and Note 10 Pro (Samsung is supposedly releasing two Notes this time) appear to suggest a new design language altogether. дальше »
2019-6-7 22:53 | |
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CHEAP: Samsung Galaxy S10. Free Galaxy Buds and YouTube Premium. $100 off. Buy it.
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The Samsung Galaxy S10 is an excellent phone. It just is. It gets the basics right. The screen is big and vivid, and yet the phone itself is reasonably compact, making it easy to grasp. дальше »
2019-6-7 17:44 | |
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Bitfinex denies role in spooky transfer of $1.37 million in stolen Bitcoin
Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex in 2016 is on the move. Earlier today, a combined 172. 54 BTC ($1. 37 million) was mysteriously sent from the hacker‘s wallets to an unknown address. Bitfinex’ marketing director Anneka Dew however told Hard Fork that today’s movements had nothing to do with the company at all. дальше »
2019-6-7 16:43 | |
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Facebook bans Huawei from pre-installing its apps, but does it matter?
Another company joined the long list of organizations that’s cut ties with Huawei. According to a report by Reuters, Facebook has banned the Chinese tech company from pre-installing its apps – Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – on Huawei phones. дальше »
2019-6-7 15:10 | |
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Seagate’s compact, budget hard drives are perfect for backing up data on the go
If you need to back up your data for work, school, or play, there are loads of hard drives out there waiting to be filled to the brim with your precious files. And I’ve got some good news for you: they’re getting cheaper and smaller – like Seagate’s offerings for 2019. дальше »
2019-6-7 14:29 | |
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Hackers reportedly stole nearly $10M worth of Ripple (XRP) in GateHub hack
Another day, another cryptocurrency heist. Hackers have breached over 100 Ripple (XRP) Ledger wallets managed by service provider GateHub. If that wasn’t bad enough, additional reports suggest the attackers have siphoned off more than $10 million worth of XRP. дальше »
2019-6-7 13:11 | |
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WATCH: Bitcoin ATM showers London’s Bond Street station in cash money
No, this isn’t a new Anderson Paak video. In a bizarre scene, footage shows a Bitcoin ATM spewing heaps of cash in a shopping centre nearby London’s Bond Street train station, while a security guard does their best to keep onlookers at bay. дальше »
2019-6-7 13:01 | |
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India wants to make 40% cabs electric by 2026 to meet climate change goals
The Indian government is planning to order rideshare companies like Ola and Uber to convert 40 percent of their fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2026, according to a report from Reuters. According to sources and documents obtained from meetings, the authorities will order the companies to adopt to electric vehicles gradually: 2. дальше »
2019-6-7 11:09 | |
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Twitter’s simplified policies won’t help fix its underlying abuse problem
Brevity is baked into the way we tweet, but now Twitter is implementing this philosophy on its own rules. The social microblogging platform has updated, reorganized, and shortened its regulations in an attempt to make it clear for users to understand what is and isn’t acceptable on the service. дальше »
2019-6-7 10:59 | |
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Cryptocurrency Market No Longer Considered “Bullish,” According to SFOX Report
Bitcoin has been seeing an upward trend over the last few weeks, and many analysts of the market have been claiming that the bear market is over, and a more bullish trend is coming. However, the latest volatility report from SFOX on June 6th tells a much different story. In fact, the report states that […] дальше »
2019-6-7 06:51 | |
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The frontline of the abortion battle isn’t in Alabama, it’s online
As the legislative noose draws tighter around women’s necks, it’s centuries-old technology, or modern adaptation of it anyway, that could provide some much-needed breathing room. After Louisiana and Georgia recently joined the ranks of states passing so-called “heartbeat bills” — legislative bans and restrictions on safe abortion for women housing an embryo after approximately six weeks — TelAbortion could provide the answer, albeit an answer shrouded in dubious legality. дальше »
2019-6-7 04:12 | |
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Square Enix just dropped almost every Final Fantasy soundtrack on Spotify & Apple Music
If you’re putting together a video game music playlist and are in the mood for some JRPG classics, Square Enix just made it very easy for you, as the soundtracks for almost every Final Fantasy game have just popped up on Spotify and Apple Music. дальше »
2019-6-7 03:28 | |
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AI model exposes Hollywood’s bias against actresses
While the technology world and the US political institution grapple with how to deal with incumbent gender discrimination, Hollywood’s seemingly gotten a pass on the matter. But a new study out of London indicates Tinsel Town may be just as bad as Silicon Valley and the US Senate. дальше »
2019-6-7 02:11 | |
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HTC’s launches Vive Pro Eye in North America at a massive discount
HTC today launched its latest and greatest virtual reality headset, the Vive Pro Eye, to the North American market. The new device features Tobii eye-tracking, which gives the headset two keen features: users can navigate menus just by looking at things, and foveated rendering. дальше »
2019-6-7 23:35 | |
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Google’s cloud gaming service requires a $129 bundle to play at launch
Google today revealed more information about Stadia, its ambitious gaming service, in a special Connect show. We learned that Google was tossing away their one single advantage — namely, that you’re going to have to purchase a $129 not-console in order to play it at launch. дальше »
2019-6-6 20:44 | |
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Blockchain startup hacked itself to ‘save’ $13M of its users’ cryptocurrency
A blockchain startup hacked its users’ wallets to save $13 million in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency from being stolen, ZDNet reports. Security researchers advised the Komodo Platform of a ‘backdoor‘ in Agama, one of its older wallet apps, that would have allowed hackers to siphon any and all digital assets held inside. дальше »
2019-6-6 17:52 | |
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CHEAP EXTRA: At $180, this Bose Solo 5 soundbar is dangerously discounted
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! One CHEAP today wasn’t enough? Don’t you worry, we’ve got an extra deal just for you: the Bose Solo 5 soundbar for the lowest price it has ever been. дальше »
2019-6-6 17:47 | |
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The Nokia 2.2 is a €99 Android One phone I’d buy my mum
HMD Global, the company licensing the iconic Nokia marque, today announced it’s latest entry-level handset, the Nokia 2. 2, which will retail for €99 (about $110). The Nokia 2. 2 is an interesting duck, as it doesn’t seem overtly compromised. дальше »
2019-6-6 16:56 | |
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Hackers hid malware in a fake trading app to steal your cryptocurrency
Security researchers have uncovered a knock-off cryptocurrency trading website designed to steal the funds of unwitting victims. Cybercriminals have created a website that imitates the Cryptohopper cryptocurrency trading platform to distribute malware that could steal personal information, hijack your clipboard, and crypto-jack your system, Bleeping Computer reports. дальше »
2019-6-6 16:16 | |
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New algorithm allows researchers to change what people say on video by editing transcript
For better or worse, it’s getting easier than ever to doctor video footage, and the latest development in this field is as scary as it is impressive. A new algorithm developed by researchers from Stanford University, Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Princeton University, and Adobe makes it possible to alter human speech in a video, just by changing the text in its transcript. дальше »
2019-6-6 16:04 | |
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CHEAP: Exceed all norms of decency with $100 off two Sonos Play:1 speakers
Sonos released its Play:1 speaker in 2013. In the fast-moving world of consumer technology, that’s an age. And yet, it’s still a really decent piece of kit. And now, you can get two of them for $298 on World Wide Stereo – that’s down $100 from the usual price of $398. дальше »
2019-6-6 15:13 | |
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Global cryptocurrency task force closes in on sophisticated tax cheats
A global sweep of cryptocurrency tax avoidance schemes is imminent, with the number of active lines of inquiry set to nearly double – or so says a coalition of money laundering investigators from the US, Australia, Britain, Canada, and the Netherlands J5, a team of five countries formed by the US Internal Revenue Service to fight cryptocurrency-powered crimes such as tax fraud, has 60 open investigations, but the Sydney Morning Herald reports it’s now considering additional 50. дальше »
2019-6-6 14:40 | |
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EU will force electric cars to emit a noise below 20 km/h on July 1
Starting July 1, all electric vehicles with four or more wheels in the EU will be required to emit noise of at least 56 decibels if the car is going 20 km/h or slower, the New Atlas reports. This makes a ton of sense as electric cars don’t make any of the engine noises we’ve grown accustomed to from standard Earth-killing gasoline cars. дальше »
2019-6-6 13:13 | |
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This keyboard app spell-checks gender bias to challenge how we talk to girls
Language is not gender-neutral, and it’s time to identify and challenge the societal structure that systematically stops all women from thriving — one of these structures is gendered language and the patriarchal ideas built into it. дальше »
2019-6-6 13:11 | |
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New details about Facebook’s cryptocurrency make it sound even worse
Given its history of managing our data, it shouldn’t take much to convince you that Facebook managing our money is probably a terrible idea. That said, it seems the social media giant is actually aware of that particular challenge. дальше »
2019-6-6 12:00 | |
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YouTube clumsily tries to rectify its confusing anti-harassment policies (again)
Facing immense pressure, YouTube has said it will reexamine its harassment policies and update them. The company said it will do so in “consultation with experts, creators, journalists and those who have, themselves, been victims of harassment. дальше »
2019-6-6 10:57 | |
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Robert Downey Jr. launches a coalition to clean up the earth using AI and robots
Robert Downey Jr. ’s Iron Man may have met his end in the Marvel cinematic universe, but the movie star wants to keep doing things that one might associate with his on-screen persona, genius billionaire Tony Stark. дальше »
2019-6-6 10:37 | |
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5 of the smartest people in AI teamed up to make awesome robots
An all-star team consisting of five of the brightest minds in AI today revealed the launch of Robust. AI, a new startup devoted to revolutionizing the robotics industry. According to a job posting on the company’s website, the company intends to create robots that can navigate the real world with actual autonomy: Current robots are extremely limited, typically relegated to highly controlled environments, unable to function in dynamic, open-ended environments, and poorly equipped to deal with the unexpected. дальше »
2019-6-6 03:30 | |
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Amazon’s new Prime Air drone could start making 30-minute deliveries ‘within months’
We’ve been hearing about Amazon’s plans to deliver packages via drone for years, but now the prospect of 30-minute deliveries appear to be nearing reality. At its re:MARS Conference today, Amazon unveiled its new ‘Prime Air’ drone design, saying it would enable airborne deliveries “within months. дальше »
2019-6-6 02:36 | |
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Pok& Shield releases right between Star Wars and Death Stranding
Nintendo today revealed more about its upcoming RPG,& Shield on today’s Direct presentation, including its release date. We now know the game’s release date, and it’s right in the November sweet spot, squished into a release window with long-awaited Kojima wtfery Death Stranding and the first single-player Star Wars release in ages. дальше »
2019-6-6 22:40 | |
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Dutch billionaire and Big Brother creator sues Facebook over fraudulent Bitcoin ads
The creator of the Big Brother reality television format is suing Facebook for allowing advertisements to fraudulently feature his name and image, Reuters reports. Dutch billionaire John de Mol, one of the brains behind entertainment studio Endemol, filed his suit against Facebook in an Amsterdam court earlier today. дальше »
2019-6-5 18:34 | |
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UE’s Wonderboom 2 speaker has a big battery, a new button, and OUTDOOR MODE
I’m a big fan of UE audio gear. I’ve extolled the virtues of the BOOM 3 in the past, so when I heard about the just announced Wonderboom 2 – a Bluetooth speaker with a number of improvements over its predecessor – I was hyped. дальше »
2019-6-5 17:18 | |
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How a #10YearChallenge tweet highlights Iran’s paradoxical relationship with social media
The 10-Year Challenge was the year’s first big internet fad. You remember? When people posted pictures of themselves from 2009 and 2019 in order to… well, actually, that was it. Depending on who you talk to, it was either a benign trend for people to show off how resilient their faces were against the tides of time, or a conspiracy by Facebook to improve its facial recognition tech. дальше »
2019-6-5 16:51 | |
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Baltimore didn’t pay Bitcoin ransom so hackers leaked sensitive data on Twitter
Officials investigating the Bitcoin-fueled ransomware attack that hit Baltimore City last month believe the hackers have leaked government documents on Twitter. A Twitter account claiming to be owned by the hackers appears to have been used to leak the sensitive documents, The Baltimore Sun reports. дальше »
2019-6-5 16:36 | |
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This girthy penis is buried deep inside the Ethereum blockchain (NSFW)
The Ethereum blockchain doesn’t just power one of the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies — it now perpetually verifies the existence of a girthy dong. That’s right. Swedish conceptual artists Ida Jonsson and Simon Saarinen say they’ve buried the first ASCII peen inside an Ethereum transaction, reports art and advertising portal It’s Nice That. дальше »
2019-6-5 16:00 | |
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CHEAP: Hush your inner demons with Bose’s QC 35 II headphones for just $299
Not having a TNW office in India means I end up working from home or cafes. And more often than not, I use a pair of noise-cancelling headphones so I can drown out outside distractions. Have you had that problem, too? We’ve got the perfect solution for you. дальше »
2019-6-5 15:08 | |
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Indian court rules that Asus can’t use its ‘Zenfone’ brand over trademark complaint
Yesterday, Delhi high court banned phone maker Asus from using the name ‘Zenfone,’ ‘Zen,’ or any similar trademark for its products. The court said that the trademark belongs to Telecare, which filed the suit for infringement and passing off. дальше »
2019-6-5 14:56 | |
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